shmenguin wrote:even in a non-hockey capacity, if you were giving me 20 million a year to live in russia vs. 5 million a year to live in the US, i'd pick the US.

You would?

I would take 20 million to live in Russia. Its not like Russia is a terrible place. Sure their government is corrupt, but the people are seemingly friendly (on the few interactions I have had with Russian immigrants) and that is truly what makes it worthwhile. And 400% more money doesn't hurt either.